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C626 PJB

1986 Austin Mini Ritz

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

10,768 mi
Last recorded10,768 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2021
Typical for 1986 Austin Mini Ritz39,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC626 PJB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Ritz
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2021 10,768 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 10,674 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 10,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 10,474 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 10,471 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 10,449 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside inner drive shaft boot splitting

parking brake minimum effort only just met

service brake minimum effort only just met

Fail 4 Jul 2013 10,448 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside inner drive shaft boot splitting

parking brake minimum effort only just met

service brake minimum effort only just met

Pass 15 Jun 2012 10,378 miles

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

offside inner drive shaft boot splitting

rear exhaust rattle

Fail 14 Jun 2012 10,375 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

offside inner drive shaft boot splitting

rear exhaust rattle

Pass 28 Jun 2011 9,563 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 9,563 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 9,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside blade deteriorating

nearside rear trailing arm bearing seized

rear valance holed and corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2009 9,345 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front subframe mountings spliting

nearside rack boot perished an spliting

Pass 30 Apr 2009 9,345 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front subframe mountings spliting

nearside rack boot perished an spliting

Pass 29 Apr 2008 37,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 37,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 1,902 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 9 miles

steering joint dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Ritz?

Based on 1,721 MOT tests across 205 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
704
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
205
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 121
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 118
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 103
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
fog lamp not working 79
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C626 PJB is a 1986 Austin Mini Ritz in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1986 Austin Mini Ritz models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 39,687 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Ritz fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C626 PJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Ritz typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 40 years old, this Austin Mini Ritz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C626 PJB is a 1986 Austin Mini Ritz, first registered on 23 January 1986.

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